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    Best Video Chat Messenger?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by KUNFUCHOPSTICKS, Jun 8, 2009.

  1. KUNFUCHOPSTICKS

    KUNFUCHOPSTICKS Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,
    I just bought a pair of rather exve webcams. I want to do some video chat with family. I'm new to this, and wondering what is the best video chat software in terms of video quality/audio sync.

    Skype?
    Live Messenger?
    Yahoo?
    Other?

    Thanks a ton. :)
     
    KUNFUCHOPSTICKS, Jun 8, 2009
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  2. Rob41

    Rob41 Team Pirate Control

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    I use Skype all over the world and am very happy using it.
     
    Rob41, Jun 8, 2009
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  3. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    Skype for 1on1 video chatting, Oovoo for more than 1 video chat.
     
    McGrady, Jun 8, 2009
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  4. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    I'll plug in Gchat for something simple and quick.
     
    surfasb, Jun 8, 2009
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  5. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Phew - preference in theend really...

    Skype works, so does MSN and so does ICQ.

    Skype has the best Audio of those to the best of my knowledge.
    Picture - I'd say its quite good too.
    In MSN the pic is a tad choppy - but this can be canged - not sure how exactly, I have seen it done thoug - you can get a very good picture through MSN.
    ICQ - it was only one way - but I believe quite recognizeable.

    I'd say it may be best to try what works best for you an use something you already have.
     
    DetlevCM, Jun 8, 2009
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  6. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    MSN/live messenger for the best compatibility. It's likely that your family's computer already have msn/windows/live messenger installed.
     
    jackluo923, Jun 8, 2009
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  7. BlackRussian

    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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    I second that :)
     
    BlackRussian, Jun 8, 2009
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  8. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Between Skype and MSN Messenger I personally prefer Messenger when it comes to webcam/video.
     
    makaveli72, Jun 8, 2009
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  9. Silas Awaketh

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    Windows Live Messenger!
     
    Silas Awaketh, Jun 8, 2009
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  10. Wolf04

    Wolf04 Sony Fanatic

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    I'd say Skype is better but I'd rather use Live Messenger since I know a lot more people using it.
     
    Wolf04, Jun 9, 2009
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  11. Rob41

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    Hey KUNFUCHOPSTICKS,

    Just try a few of them and see what you're most comfortable with, and which one has the features you like best.
     
    Rob41, Jun 9, 2009
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  12. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    We use both Yahoo and Skype and they work fine. It comes down to personal preference.
     
    Padmé, Jun 10, 2009
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